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Help Me Dream

In 1943, during the war, widow Francesca moves with her three daughters to her country house to get away from the bombing of Bologna. In the villa she finds her childhood friends and her old love Guido, who has not forgotten her.

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Cast & Crew See All

Mariangela Melato
Francesca
Anthony Franciosa
Ray
Orazio Orlando
Guido

Awards

  • 1981 - Silver Ribbon - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) - winner
  • 1981 - Silver Ribbon - Best Score (Migliore Musica) - winner
  • 1981 - David - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) - winner
  • 1981 - Silver Ribbon - Best Director (Regista del Miglior Film) - nominated

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